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Overall Floor Area: 185.9 Sq. Metres (2,000 Sq. Feet) FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. BECTIVE CHURCH/BOYNE ART STUDIO & ACCOMODATION, Clady, Trim Rd., Bective, Navan, Co. Meath,Ireland. The impressive Boyne Art Studio originally Church of Ireland Bective Church comes on the market. The church is currently the family home of renowned artist John Ryan winner of the coveted Omni International Art Award USA. He works and resides there with his family. The interior of the plain gothic style church has been carefully and tastefully re-designed in line with the original building and with full planning permission to incorporate an Art Studio and living accommodation in an area of over 2,000 sq.ft. on 0.4acres. At this size and incorporating a studio/gallery and accommodation it is a very versatile proposition offering excellent opportunities. Heating System: Oil heating/radiators. Provision for solid fuel burning is available in the Art Studio. Natural light floods the classic off white interior. Boyne Art Studio benefits from being ideally situated for private and business use within a short distance from the amenities of Trim and vibrant Navan town on the present R161 road presently being realigned in conjunction with the new N3 Cavan â Dublin road. Dublin airport is less than one hour away. ENTRANCE HALL 9â2âx12â4â Includes: heavy gothic panelled door, Italian designed terrazzo floor, stairs to four levels in Bell tower containing bell. THE ART STUDIO Measures 25â3â x 21â6â Includes rafters and open timber trusses, white oak sprung floor, four large gothic windows with pointed arches to match the entrance, large wood-burning stove, central lighting and spotlights. Balconies overhead. LOBBY 4â9âx9â7â. leads to bathroom, bedroom and reception room. BATHROOM 10â3â x 8â3â fitted with cast iron bath, W.C. wash hand basin, bidet and plumbing for shower. BEDROOM/OFFICE/2: 11â4â x 8â0â.. Well-proportioned room with alcove, washbasin and built in wardrobe. RECEPTION ROOM 23â8âx 14â8â. Spacious reception with high-carved timber ceiling, magnificent large south-facing stained-glass window, mosaic floor and mahogany panelled walls. UTILITY ROOM 10â0â x 9â0â. Includes: A gothic panelled door and south facing stained glass window and wall safe. A washing machine, worktop and wall presses. A panelled gothic door leads to outside. PULPIT STAIRS Stairs from pulpit in reception room lead to balcony above. BALCONY/LIVING ROOM 17â5â x 8â6â Includes two stained glass windows, pitch pine limed floor, large stone arch overlooking large reception area. KITCHEN 12â2â x 10â x 6â with limed white finish fitted wall and floor presses, built in hob and wall oven, glass ceiling and limed floor, balcony 5âx8â off kitchen overlooking studio below. BEDROOM3: 10â2â x 8â10â with limed floor, built in wardrobe with shelving, high wood panelled ceiling and off-white painted walls. EN-SUITE MASTER BEDROOM1: 16â8â x 12â6â From the balcony stairs climb to the second floor bedroom with W.C., basin, open rafters, timber panel ceiling and built in dressing table. CELLAR 21â6â x 8â It houses oil central heating boiler servicing the heating throughout the building, a water softener, pressure vessel and space for wine cellar. OUTSIDE Entrance is gained through an electric gate controlled by intercom system. The long kerbed stone driveway leading to a car park for 15 or more cars and grass area make up the 0.4 acres of land. A mature landscape surrounds the site and a section of the new R161 Trim to Navan Road is to the rear. Water to the church is supplied by a well and drainage is to a bio-cycle. YEAR BUILT St. Maryâs Church Bective was built in 1851 by Richard Bolton ancestor to Lady Diana Spencer (the late Princess Diana) and the current Princes Royal, William and Harry. This Victorian church was designed in plain gothic style by the famous ecclesiastical architecture. Joseph Welland from Cork complete with bell tower, buttresses and crypt. SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. Price: Excess â¬790,000 VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Contact: Ph ... or by email. HISTORY The History of Bective dates back to Mythological times. The rich wooded landscape holds the memories of ancient times. It is from here the stories of Fionn Mac Cumhail originated. The Salmon of Knowledge was caught in the River Boyne that flows through Bective Estate. Here the oldest bridge in Ireland Clady Bridge crosses the River Clady as it enters the majestic Boyne. Downriver is Bective Abbey built in 1150. It was the second Cistercian Abbey in Ireland after Mellifont was founded by Murchadh OâMael Sheachlainn King of Meath and housed up to 35 monks and 50 lay brothers. King Henry VIII closed the Abbey in 1537 during the suppression of the monasteries. A quote from Wareâs Annals âthe last abbot John Englishe was found to be in possession of a church, hall and cloister with certain chambers and other buildings, together with two hundred and five acres of arable land, seven of meadow and thirty three of pasture in the town-land of Bective, being the demesne of the Abbey, also a water mill and fishing weir all valued at £19-6-8 as well as other land valued at £61-11-8â. The body of the Norman Hugh De Lacy is buried here (His head is buried in St. Thomas Abbey, Dublin). In 1639 Richard Bolton, the cruellest soldier in Cromwellâs army took over Bective and it remained in the Bolton family for 200 years. Richard Bolton was ancestor to Lady Diana Spencer (the late Princess Diana) and the current Princes Royal, William and Harry. St. Maryâs Church was built in 1851 by his descendent another Richard Bolton. This Victorian church was designed in plain gothic style by the famous ecclesiastical architecture. Joseph Well and from Cork complete with Bell tower, Buttresses and crypt. A unique semi-circular ha-ha wall surrounds the site. The Church of Ireland later acquired St. Maryâs and in 1994 sold the church to Artist John Ryan who now lives and works there with his family. LOCATION Half way between Navan and Trim in Co. Meath,Ireland, on the R161 road Boyne Art Studio is located right in the centre of the beautiful Boyne Valley. Bective is close to the Hill of Tara, the seat of the High Kingâs of Ireland. King Johnâs Castle Trim built in the 12th century was the backdrop for Mel Gibsonâs film Braveheart and four miles from the market town of Navan. Bective is close to the main N3 Cavan to Dublin city road, under construction new motorway to Dublin city and within one hour from Dublin Airport Ireland. Newgrange Neolithic site built 3,200 BC is within easy reach. Contact Details: Email:Reply to this ad by email or phone Phone: ... Contact Name:MB Now International (Marie) Phone Between Hours: Anytime. Answering service also in place. For overseas leave your telephone number with country code and local code (VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) Key selling points: Church / Boyne Art Studio & Accomodation area 2000sq.ft on 0.4acres In Cut Stone Victorian, Gothic Architecture. Original Stained Glass Windows. Rare to to the market. Excellent condition. Accomod. design in line with original architectureElectric Gates At Entrance. In Beautiful historic Boyne Valley area on Navan to Trim R161 road ,near main N3 Navan - Dublin Rd, Dublin Airport Ireland, unde Art Studio and Accomodation including 3 bedrooms/offices. Offering great opportunities. Very Versatile Property with great business potential or private use. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t181315/